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Early details have emerged on a new edition of the second Sam Raimi movie

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Sony Pictures Home Entertainment has announced Spiderman 2.1 which includes an all-new extended cut of the film with an extra 8 minutes of footage. The set will be available to own from the 17th April, and should retail at around $19.94. The film will be presented in 2.40:1 anamorphic widescreen, along with an English Dolby Digital 5.1 Surround track. Extras are expected to include an introduction with producers Avi Arad and Grant Curtis, an audio commentary with producer Laura Ziskin and screen-writer Alvin Sargent, a trivia track with new video segments, an "Inside 2.1" featurette on the new cut, visual effects breakdowns, a sneak peek at Spider-Man 3, and more. We've attached the official package artwork below:

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Oh joy, an extended release of a s**tty movie. I might have to scoop this up to line my litter box with.

The title is cool though, 2.1 is a good name. Movie still sucks though.

Wilson Bros wrote: This was something that Raimi had planned for a long time, and the main drive was that he wasn't happy with the train-fight as it was in the theatrical version, even though it was the first thing he shot for it. It was the chance to finish this piece to his satisfaction that persueded Raimi to swallow his pride and make fans pay out again (rather like Bryan Singer hates putting out multiple editions of his films).

The changes to the movie seem to be the following:

More character moments at Peter Parker's Birthday Party.

The awkward conversion Peter and MJ in the back garden is a little more revealing.

Spidey's post-powers trip in the lift is now reconstructed from alternate takes - this was a scene that played OK in the cinema with a full audience, but goes on for far too long once outside the auditorium.

Dunno what this adds up to, but there is a new scene with MJ and the character "Louise" in a shoe shop.

Peter parker's trip to the campus doctor gets some more milage.

JJJ tries on his newly-aquired Spider-Man suit.

The sc**p between Doc Ock and Spider-Man after the bank spills out into an office.

Finally, the aforementioned train fight sequence has the extended stuff that triggered this new version in the first place, and Raimi claims it takes place along the side of the train, with some very cool stuff.

It will be interesting to see if Raimi calls this version his definative cut or if he does a Peter Jackson and says that this is just an alternate way of watching it.

Raimi and Singer both suck. They each have maybe 6 really good or good movies between them.

I'm a sucker for extended cuts and director's cuts, even if I already own the theatrical cut(ala Daredevil and Underworld) but this doesn't sound that appealing to me. I'm just fine with my 2 disc theatrical cut of Spider-Man 2. Besides, I read on another website that they did air this on FX last month, as was mentioned many times over on this forum, and that is exactly what this is. A friend told me he watched it and that there was nothing special with it.

Had there been an extended cut for the first Spider-Man, I would feel differently. BUT...I MAY be enticed to buy this if say, a movie ticket to Spider-Man 3 is included. Otherwise...most likely no sale.

And my question to Sony is: Where the heck is my Extended Cut for Underworld: Evolution?!

This was something that Raimi had planned for a long time, and the main drive was that he wasn't happy with the train-fight as it was in the theatrical version, even though it was the first thing he shot for it. It was the chance to finish this piece to his satisfaction that persueded Raimi to swallow his pride and make fans pay out again (rather like Bryan Singer hates putting out multiple editions of his films).

The changes to the movie seem to be the following:

More character moments at Peter Parker's Birthday Party.

The awkward conversion Peter and MJ in the back garden is a little more revealing.

Spidey's post-powers trip in the lift is now reconstructed from alternate takes - this was a scene that played OK in the cinema with a full audience, but goes on for far too long once outside the auditorium.

Dunno what this adds up to, but there is a new scene with MJ and the character "Louise" in a shoe shop.

Peter parker's trip to the campus doctor gets some more milage.

JJJ tries on his newly-aquired Spider-Man suit.

The sc**p between Doc Ock and Spider-Man after the bank spills out into an office.

Finally, the aforementioned train fight sequence has the extended stuff that triggered this new version in the first place, and Raimi claims it takes place along the side of the train, with some very cool stuff.

It will be interesting to see if Raimi calls this version his definative cut or if he does a Peter Jackson and says that this is just an alternate way of watching it.

I, too am happy with my two disc edition. My pet peeves are the following: next time include the (deleted) or extended scenes the first time around...and, what prompted me to join this board: take a real good look at the artwork on this double dip.

Some graphic artist seriously goofed. Doc Ock's robot arms in Spidey's eye are not in the same position as they are behind Spidey. In the eye, the bottom two Ock arms are to stand Doc Ock up- as they are pointed downward and the scenee appears to be above the city. Another arm is seen in the eye. Only one arm is 'seen' reaching out.

Given the street date, they may have time to correct this. As for the new 2.1, there better be more than just 8 minutes, a trailer for Ghost Rider (I'm sure there will be one) and a sneak for a film which I already intend to see and buy that DVD when next Christmas rolls around. So the hype is more or less meaningless.

I didn't mind the X-Men 1.5, as it did not have some of the carry overs from the first X-Men disc (mutant watch, easter eggs) and it had the commentary and an extensive 'premiere party'- which, I have to admit, I only could sit through once.

No behind the scenes featurettes? Or at least 'improved' behind the scenes featurettes? I found the original releases lacking in special features. I was hoping this one would have better stuff! Still have to think about it...

And STM is a different case, but it is worth renting it, even if it has no extras.

And Hulk is by no means the worst superhero movie of all time...think Elektra, Catwoman, Daredevil...Hulk had an actually good backstory and a good plot, what almost everybody wanted was a green monster destroying things...come on, we're better than that!

Yeah I never bought the DVD waiting for this cause Raimi said there would be some extended action scenes, which I thought the movie could use. So even if it's only 8 minutes, I don't have the DVD so I can get this.

Those of you mentioning the FX cut, I would guess that this will be a little different. I doubt they'll keep the Spider-Man 1 recap and hopefully will extend the action sequences since they weren't really extended in the FX cut. Granted, I have no proof of this, but it just seems logical. Also, given that there are no deleted scenes on the Spider-Man 2 DVD, any extra material will be new to me, with the exception of the 2 minutes worth of FX stuff.

I just hope we get some good extra features. The ones already on Spidey 2 were great. And the suggested price is rather low. I'm sure it'll be available for $15 at most retailers. And I'm a Spider-Man shill so I'll buy anything they release. I'm cautious with everything else, but with Spider-Man, I throw that caution to the wind.

If anyone criticizes Spider-Man films for being too "soap opera"--all I can say is you've obviously never read the comics these films are based on, hehe

(as someone who has read like 600 issues of the various major titles, this film was brilliant and in the top 5...or 3...or 2...comic book movies. Superman is probably #1, simply because as pointed out, there's not enough wisecracking in these)

pacinofan wrote: I remember hearing about this a long time ago. If I remember correctly, I believe Sam Raimi said something like it was more the studio that wanted it, so its not really a director's cut. I'm pretty happy w/ the 2 disc set I have now.

That was what I feared. I've bought a few of Sony's extended cuts in the past, and they're very good at releasing them with no input from the director at all, and just whacking the existing deleted scenes from the original release back into the film. Admittedly, they do it in a seamless way, but it's still nothing fans of the film haven't seen before on an earlier release. I'm hoping for fresh stuff in this, but if it's not an actual director's cut, I won't hold out much hope of it being worth watching.

If the new extras aren't as good as those found on the first two-disc release, I may pull a "Daredevil" and just stick the new version's extended disc 1 with my old version's disc 2. Here's hoping for the best, though!

As for the quality of the series, I think they're really good. If the third tramples over the second the way the second trampled over the already-good first, then it'll be absolutely amazing! My main problem is Tobey Maguire; he is a perfect Peter Parker, but as Spider-Man himself, he doesn't have nearly enough charisma or presence. He hardly says a single wise-crack in the movies at all! That's one of the things that made Spidey such a cool guy: the ability to keep cool under pressure! As it is in the movies, it's just Peter in a suit. But, like I said, the series is very worthy, and I will be picking this up.

I remember hearing about this a long time ago. If I remember correctly, I believe Sam Raimi said something like it was more the studio that wanted it, so its not really a director's cut. I'm pretty happy w/ the 2 disc set I have now.

bondfool wrote: OOOOOOOOOOOOOHHHHHHHHH! Eight whole minutes! Six of which may be in the credits. I pooping my pants as we speak!

Well, the 8 minutes extra in Superman: The Movie weren't too bad and were definitely noticeable changes, so I wouldn't slag them off just yet.

Chris Johnson wrote: £ukasz D wrote: It is just my opinion..but I find Spiderman series the worst of all comic-book adaptations. I just don't like it..and I can't even point out why. I'm not a fan of them either. I find the acting horrid and Sam Raimi's style doesn't fit. I also found the 2nd one to be too much like a soap opera. But I still wouldn't call either the worst comic book movies out there. "Hulk" earned that award rather painfully.

It's funny how people flocked to see this and slagged off Superman Returns for not having enough action, when it probably had just as much as this. I don't agree with you about Hulk though, I thought that was a decent film. It's definitely a film you either love or hate though, but I personally found it really enjoyable and enjoyed seeing what an otherwise arthouse director can do with a hollywood film.

£ukasz D wrote: It is just my opinion..but I find Spiderman series the worst of all comic-book adaptations. I just don't like it..and I can't even point out why. I'm not a fan of them either. I find the acting horrid and Sam Raimi's style doesn't fit. I also found the 2nd one to be too much like a soap opera. But I still wouldn't call either the worst comic book movies out there. "Hulk" earned that award rather painfully.

Yeah, I watch the FX cut in pieces, and I know is they Superman II'd it and put a bunch of scenes in front of the title sequence. Normally it wouldn't be such a bad idea, only that they way they edited it was strange and the Marvel logo came after they showed a rewind from the first and the music stops and restarts wierd.

It felt like something I would do on Vegas rather than something a big movie studio would do for a re-release. Anyway, my brother already has 1 & 2, and I'll wait for 3 before I buy my own copies.

I still don't get the .1. Is it only 1/10 better than the regular Spiderman 2? Why didn't they pull a Fox and do Spiderman 2.5, at least it makes sense and doesn't sound [as] stupid. Or, whatever just happened to Spiderman 2 : Extended Cut.

People, if you have the cable channel FX, they aired this extended cut of "Spider-Man 2" in January and it is nothing special. Most of the scenes are just added exposition/extended versions of scenes. The runaway train sequence and fight at the dock sequence are just the same as in the theatrical cut, the only extended fight sequence I can think of is the one where Doc Ock robs the bank while Peter and Aunt May are there, and it's not that special.

Besides, the original 2-disc special edition already has a good picture and excellent Dolby Digital 5.1 track (and the Superbit has DTS), so unless Sony remixed the audio in DD-EX surround and gave the video the Lowry treatment, not much to improve upon. And the extras in the 2004 edition are copious and cover almost every aspect of the production.

I do applaud Sony for not making this an entirely barebones release - I'd consider buying it if it included a free ticket to see "Spider-Man 3".

I wonder if the remastered video and audio could possibly be better than the superbit version? I'm guessing it wont be in DTS. Which rocked the house on the superbit. And what are the extras gonna be on disc 2? The extras on the special edition were pretty good.

When it comes to R2, I'll upgrade when it finds its way to a 3 for £15 offer in the autumn. I love seeing different cuts of films, although Sony do have a worrying tendency to just take the deleted scenes from an older release and whack them back in with no regard for the director's input. Hopefully that won't be the case with this though.